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Watch: Buxton's incredible leap into wall robs Cruz of HR

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Byron Buxton got some serious air Friday night to rob Seattle Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz of a potential home run in the game's third inning.

After Cruz belted a fly ball to deep center, Buxton used his speed to track down the ball and finished the play with a tremendous leaping grab.

The outfielder's first step was clocked at 0.47 seconds, and he covered 94 feet with a route efficiency of 98.3 percent on the play, according to Statcast.

Buxton received a nice slow clap of gratitude from starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, who was thankful his teammate pulled the ball back in.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)

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